i havent heard about Kermit in a while,
im just wondering what he plans on doing,
moving up to 154 or whatever,
any body heard anything?
I read last week that his wife is pregnant and he wants to wait until his child is born before he resumes his career.
To me Cintron doesn't seem like a serious, focused fighter, he just doesn't want it enough. I don't remember much from the fight, but what I do remember is that he didn't listen to Manny. Hes a stubborn unfocused fighter who could have gone much further had he just concentrated more and worked harder.
Right I understand all of this but I'd like to point out that Manny Steward the entire time (besides the last round) kept telling Cintron to go forward and fight Margarito, rather than staying on the outside and using his height/reach. When Cintron did stay on the outside he looked good and landed ones and two's at will. Then he'd go forward and get his ass beat. I wouldn't place the blame solely on Cintron for the last loss against Tony. Manny fucked up and was giving him horrible advice IMO. That may have been part of the problem. Not saying Cintron would have won either but I am saying they had a horrible game plan going into the fight.
Also, I hear you about him being a late starter, but it's not entirely unheard of for someone to be successful starting at late age. I think he has the skills and tools to be good, but I question some of the training and advice he's received.
Manny Stuwart went public before the fight and basicly said, "I told Kermit he was not ready for Tony, but he wanted to avenge his loss so badly that he took the fight." Kermit was partially successful keeping a distance, but you could tell he was not mentally ready to "outboxed" Tony. Mexicans tend to have an advantage when it comes to breathing when they train in high altitudes in Mexico. They train were the oxigen is less available, thus when it comes to fight night, their stamina is better. I believe Tony trains in LA and Kermit did his training on Germany, so it may not mean jack shit. Manny probably knew a KO punch was his best chance and told him to go foward and get it. Then again, Kermit did not had the boxing skills to put his part on the game plan. In the other hand, I think Cotto will play the game well and win. Oh well, what the fuck, Kermit did connected some good hard shots. Tony did not even blink. Fuck it, it was a bad move by Kermit, period. Tony is so fucking lucky Kermit gave him a chance he did not deserved. Whatever... he should had fought Clottey... you know the rest of the story.
There is no shame in losing twice to Margarito, I don't understand why people are so hard on Cintron. I think he should probably move up to 154, work on defense and learn to make use of his hight/reach advantage. It's unfortunate for him that 147 is so stacked because I don't think he's a bad fighter at all, he's just not elite. 154 I think he might be able to have a bit more success
He is a good fighter, not a good boxer. He started boxing at age 19 and had a good past on wrestling (not WWE). His loses to Margarito had to due with his mental capability to box Margarito. He had none. I had been a Kermit fan for years. His KO ratio was absurd. He could give problems to anyone due to his punching power. But the lack of skills and experience would never let him become a better fighter no matter the weight division. He should had defended his tittle agaisnt Clottey, and if successful, then unify tittles in a fight agaisnt Cotto and have his chance to a big payday, win or lose. Then again, everyone respects his will to avenge his only loss. It turned out to be the most stupid move. He was mentally beaten before the bell rang.
MoFo is still regreting not paying attetion to Emmanuel. He should had not given Margarito a chance to go back to the WelterWeight spotlight. He is taking Prozac, Xanax and Valium will drinking his tears and falling sleep with a piece of pizza in one hand and a cheeseburger on the other. Two weeks ago he was hospitalized due to Aspiration Pneumonia. He is not going to the gym and I heard he is at almost 200 pounds. In order words, he has Major Depression.
Nat!!! Just fucking with you.... LMAO!!! Motherfucker better be attending classes at School of Boxing on how to grow cojones... LMAO!!!